In cooler climates, such as the Tri City area, installing window  treatments can reduce home warming requirements by as much as 50 percent. And in a warmer climate, awnings can reduce cooling requirements by as much as 48 percent. The amount of energy saved varies, and depends on the location of the home, the number of windows, the orientation of the windows (east, south, west) and the type of glass in the windows Awnings and Indoor/ Outdoor Window Treatments can actually significantly increase the value of your home also!

Window treatments are an excellent way to save energy. They provide insulation during the cold winter months as well as repel the heat during the summer. Different styles will provide better energy savings. The benefits of deflecting the sun’s heat during the summer months include:

• Reduced energy consumption.
• Lower Energy bills.
• Less fading of your interior furnishings.
• More consistent and comfortable inside temperature.

On a typical home, windows account for nearly 50% of the heat gain or loss depending on the season, this in turn places close to 50% of the workload on your air conditioning system or heating system. That’s more than the roof, walls, and attic combined! Untreated windows will allow about 20 times more heat into your home than an equal amount of insulated wall space. By controlling the way the sun’s energy enters your home, you can save on summer energy bills and take advantage of “free” heating in the winter.